Here comes the long-awaited sequel of my latest skincare empties promised back in May – has it already been over 5 months?! After reviewing the cleansers, toners and masks that have been part of my skincare routine over the last year or so, it’s time to review the serums, treatments and moisturisers that I’ve been…
Tag: The Ordinary
Face Masks of the Week: Sanctuary Spa, Etude House, Evolve Organic Beauty, The Ordinary, Onagrine
Face masks are ideally located at the border between skincare necessity and indulgence. Some see them as a necessary treatment and building block of any weekly routine, while others choose to use them sporadically according to special needs – before an important event while after a long night out maybe. As you might have already…
Field Guide to Retinol – all your questions answered
What is retinol? It might sound like a scary undefined chemical compound, but retinol is nothing but vitamin A, one of the essential vitamins for your skin. And now a bit of boring, yet necessary sciency stuff. Retinoids come in different forms and concentrations, including retinoic acid (also known as tretinoin), retinyl palmitate and retinaldehyde. Retinol…
The Ordinary Beauty Haul (I)
One of the skincare brands that have taken the beauty world by storm is The Ordinary by Deciem, which offers budget-friendly, yet highly active products for any skin concern for prices between £3.90-£14.90. You might have heard about the excellent reviews of some of the most trusted beauty bloggers and skincare professionals, but with cryptic product names based…
